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Copyright: © Geoff Engelstein, Sen-Foong Lim, and Erica Bouyouris
In this classic GameTek, Geoff takes a look at an ancient text that lists games that will distract you from achieving enlightenment.
Duration: 06:18
Mike and Geoff dive deeper into the world of cards. What is a card? What tools do cards give the designer? What card games exhibit great depth?
Duration: 01:22:22
In this classic GameTek, Geoff looks at the way different types of noise mirror different random processes in games, and how these can be tuned for maximum player interest.
Duration: 06:24
Mike and Geoff are joined by Stronghold Games President Stephen Buonocore, to discuss the current state of the board game industry. Special guests may also pop in!
Duration: 01:20:18
In this classic GameTek, Geoff explores the different types of noise.
Duration: 06:21
Geoff and new host Mike Fitzgerald talk about card games and why they are often treated as second-class citizens in the game world.
Duration: 01:07:00
For their 100th episode, and Ryan's last, the guys take a look back at their favorite moments from the show.
Duration: 1:25:13
In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses the legacy of Allan Calhamer and his game, Diplomacy.
Duration: 07:02
Ryan and Geoff talk about Gamification, the application of gaming techniques to real world tasks. Why do it? What are some good and bad examples?
Duration: 1:21:30
In this ALL NEW GameTek, Geoff interviews Dr. Michael Bowling of the University of Alberta. Mike and his team put together computer hardware and software to 'solve' Heads-Up Limit Texas Hold'Em. So how does it work? And what does 'solve' really mean in a game with so much hidden information?
Duration: 38:00
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